Investigating the Peacefulness of Brain Connectivity
The concept of peace is central to human wellbeing, yet its neural substrates remain largely unexplored. This paper investigates the peacefulness of brain connectivity, aiming to elucidate the neural mechanisms underlying subjective feelings of tranquility and serenity. Through a review of existing literature and neuroscientific findings, this study explores the role of various brain regions and networks in promoting states of peace. Additionally, it discusses methodological approaches, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography (EEG), that have been utilized to investigate brain connectivity during peaceful states. The paper proposed directions for research in this emerging field, including the integration of bioinformatics and machine learning techniques to unravel the complex dynamics of peaceful brain connectivity. Our analysis focused on identifying specific patterns of brain connectivity that are characteristic of peaceful states. We employed machine learning algorithms, network analysis techniques, and statistical modeling to analyze the EEG and fMRI data and extract meaningful insights. The results reveal distinct patterns of functional connectivity within and between brain regions that are associated with feelings of peace. These findings contribute to our understanding of the neural basis of peace and have implications for mental health research and interventions aimed at promoting well-being.
Authors
- Wai Yie Leong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5389-1121)
- Yuan Zhi Leong
- Wai San Leong
Institutions
- INTI International University (MY)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/ictke62841.2024.10787188
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.64